The Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant, 6th Edition, provides foundational instruction for nursing assistant training across acute, subacute, and long-term care environments. Authors JoLynn Pulliam and Meg Holloway align coverage with the nursing process, state curricula, and OBRA mandates.

The textbook presents 73 step-by-step procedures covering routine tasks commonly performed by nursing assistants. Key subject areas include infection control, vital signs, mobility, and personal care.

For the 2020 edition, the text expands discussions of patient-care goals and cultural awareness while incorporating person-centered case studies throughout.